Book Blurb:Crescencio “Chenco” Ortiz pulled himself up by his garter straps after his father’s will yanked the financial rug from under his spank-me pumps. He doesn’t need anyone, yet when Steve Vance steps into his life, the prospect of having a sexy leather daddy on tap begins to take on a certain appeal.

There’s a hitch when he learns Steve is friends with Mitch Tedsoe—the half-brother Chenco never knew except through his father’s twisted lies. Despite his reservations, soon Chenco is living his dreams, including a performing gig in Vegas. Now if only he could get Steve to see him as more than just a boy in need of saving.

Steve’s attraction to Chenco is overshadowed by too many demons, ones he knows his would-be lover is too young to slay. Yet as he gets to know the bright, determined young man whose drag act redefines fierce, Steve’s inner sadist trembles with need. He begins to realize Chenco’s relentless tough love might be the only thing that will finally set him free.

Warning:The review below may contain spoilers. Content is intended for adults 18 years or older!

Tara's ReviewA big leather daddy? - check

Cross dressing Queen? - check

Sadomasochism? - check

A bear/twink romance? - check

Heidi Cullinan? - check

You bet. I am there baby!Sam, Mitch, Randy & Ethan are all in this book! Chenco has been rejected by his family numerous times and is at a low point when Steve finds him. Steve only wants to help, but Steve has his own problems and is dealing with crushing feelings of guilt revolving around his old friend and lover Gordy. Chenco's alter ego is Caramela and she is one feisty little shit! Steve and Chenco are enjoying each other but as things go forward, Steve has to face his past and ultimately let Gordy go. Steve learns to trust himself with Chinco and their love is overwhelming, sweet, kinky, hot and all around great! I love that Heidi Cullinan includes all the other main characters in this story. I am happy that she branched out a little with BDSM in Chinco and Steve's story. Plus, she threw in a cross dressing queen? I was in heaven! It was a funny reading about Caramela attitude!

“Jesus, Steve hated cats. “They’re so precious.” Chenco crouched to love on the calico’s belly. “I always wanted one, but my mom said no, and of course Cooper would have killed it for fun.” Fuck, Steve was going to have to get a cat.” ― Heidi Cullinan, Tough Love“You saw me, though. In the alley. You looked at me and you saw me. I was hiding, but I couldn't hide from you." ~ Chenco to Steve” ― Heidi Cullinan, Tough Love

"Bitch, have you been getting collagen in those lips? You look like you gave a blow job to a Hoover attachment.”― Heidi Cullinan, Tough Love